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As a financial manager or director, you’ll be responsible for financial planning, delivering financial reporting and contributing to corporate finance policy. Read on to find out more about working as a financial manager and director, what it might involve and what you can do to get a role.
As a financial manager or director, you might find employment opportunities in a range of sectors, in both financial institutions and other kinds of organisations. You might work across both the public and private sectors in your career or as a financial manager for a charity or non-profit organisation. You might direct an organisation's financial activity or work as part of a wider team of managers.
On a day-to-day basis, you might be responsible for developing regular financial reporting and analysis, signing off or advising on corporate financial decisions, monitoring compliance with financial regulations or contributing to fiscal planning. You’ll enjoy being a proactive decision-maker with an eye for detail.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a financial manager or director in the UK is £75,920. Graduates start at around £39,000.
National and overseas travel may be part of your responsibilities if you get a job with an international firm, especially at more senior levels.
Homeworking is often a part of the working pattern for financial managers and directors but you may also be expected to work in an office environment.
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